22 Reasons Why We Absolutely Love Tyra Banks!

In honor of her 43th birthday, we present to you 22 reasons why we all love Tyra Banks! (Photo: WENN)

Because it doesn’t matter how many times she’s said, “FIERCE!” will never get old! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she asks the questions nobody else dares to ask. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she can be brutally honest. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she knows how to blow people off! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she has irrationally fear—just like the rest of us! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she put Tiffany on her place… and that moment went down to TV history! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she knows how to keep it together even when she’s freaking out inside. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she knows all about body language. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she has the best advices! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s a strong, fierce, independent woman! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s cute, even when she’s not trying. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s got the best dance moves. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s not afraid to make an ugly face. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s the best cheerleader! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s wise beyond her years. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she obviously forgot that one episode with Tiffany. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she put up with Janice’s craziness… kind of. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she speaks her mind. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s classy like only she can be! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s harsh, but fair. (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s awesome—even in French! (GIF: Tumblr)

Because she’s a modeling master! (GIF: Tumblr)

In honor of her 43th birthday, we present to you 22 reasons why we all love Tyra Banks! (Photo: WENN)

For the las 4 decades, we’ve seen Tyra Banks star in films, become a life-size Barbie, pose for the cover of the most popular magazines, and, of course, rock the catwalks from all around the world. As the fashionable woman we all know she is, Tyra Banks sure wears many hats!

But our favorite one, without a doubt, is her role as mentor to the girls who are still in the run to become America’s Next Top Model!

Since 2003, Ty has passed on her model wisdom to younger girls who want to fill in her high-heels (although, let’s be honest, that’s probably never going to happen). Twenty-three cycles later, America’s Next Top Model continues to be one of our favorite reality shows, and that’s largely due to Tyra’s exceptional humor and fieriness.

In honor of her 43th birthday, we present to you 22 reasons why we all love Tyra Banks!